Rover SD1 I Vitesse 3.5 V8 injection Hatchback
142 kW193 PS190 hp298 Nm1982–1986
Read the full story of the Rover SD1 I
Updated Report an error
- Power
- 142 kW 193 PS · 190 hp
- Torque
- 298 Nm 220 lb-ft
- Top speed
- 217 km/h
An eight-cylinder petrol engine with 142 kW (193 PS) and 298 Nm of torque powers the Rover SD1 I Vitesse 3.5 V8 injection hatchback. A five-speed manual gearbox sends the SD1 I Vitesse 3.5 V8 injection's drive to the rear wheels.
No other petrol version of the SD1 I matches its output among 3 petrol versions - that is 89% more than the entry 2.0 2000 O-series (75 kW). On top of that, it is the fastest flat out (217 km/h).
The SD1 I Vitesse 3.5 V8 injection in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful petrol version of the SD1 I: 142 kW (193 PS)
- Highest top speed in the range: 217 km/h
Dimensions drawing
To scale · width without mirrors
Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 142 kW 193 PS · 190 hp |
| Torque | 298 Nm 220 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 217 km/h 135 mph |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 1982–1986 |
| Generation | SD1 I (1976–1986) |
Compare size All SD1 I versions All Rover spec sheets
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
Data: 10 of 25 fields · 1 source · data changed 6 Nov 2026
- Co - Buying Guide Rover Sd1 1976 1986